A fun movie with a great soundtrack that might make you flashback to your own college misadventures. I saw this movie at the Gasparilla Film Festival and really enjoyed it. Jessie gets his heart broken and decides to escape New Orleans by going on a road trip home to St. Louis. His car breaks down in rural Mississipi where he meets a cast of characters at the gas station. To thank the guy who helps him figure out a way home, Jessie offers him a hit of acid. Before you know it Jessie is adopted for the day into the nearby trailer park. Trailer Park Jesus (TPJ) himself only makes a short appearance in the movie, but it's a good one. Jessie ends up spending the day on acid with the new friends he makes at the trailer park. Along the way TPJ arrives to bless the party and turns water into wine coolers. It's quite a trip. Enjoy the ride!

From the outset, this indie film captures the viewer's attention, and doesn't let it go until the credits roll. Full of quirky twists and turns, the plot is compelling and original. Even the special effects, though obviously working within a limited budget, are well done and add a lot to the "trippy" feel of the flick. Though there is definitely some "porn-quality" acting every once in awhile, as a whole the acting is mature, believable, and interesting. The occasional flat, uninspired delivery is more than made up for by the strong performance of the leads,and is certainly forgivable, understandable, and not without precedent(think of Kevin Smith's early films). Tipping its hat to "Easy Rider"explicitly several times in the dialogue, the film also does so thematically, playing with the creative and sometimes dangerous clash that happens when one segment of society comes into contact with another. Though the film is a comedy (and a funny one), there is also a not-so-funny visual treatment of life in poverty-stricken rural America, and one walks away from the film with a better understanding of what it might be like to grow up in an American subculture where watching dogs hump is the only entertainment available, and where violence and lack of education are the norm. Having a good time playing with stereotypes, the film also helps the viewer move beyond them, making sympathetic characters out of individuals who started out as one-dimensional and easy to dismiss. Well worth the 90 minutes!

I had the pleasure of attending a viewing of this film recently and had a great time. From start to finish, there were lots of laughs, excellent character development, a great dialog, as well as some impressive editing work and special effects.I particularly enjoyed the characters Paul and Luke, a zany pair of friends that meet the main character Jesse at a gas station after his car brakes down in Cleveland, Mississippi. Paul and Luke promise to make sure Jesse makes it to the bus depot so he can take the next bus out of town, but what ensues is a hilarious scene where the trailer park turns into an all out trip-fest.TPJ leaves the viewer feeling they have seen a film that translates the true vision of the writer/director. Not operating at the behest of a big budget studio, this film isn't scared to poke fun at some of the stereotypes of rural trailer park life, recreational drug use, or invoke the religious aspect. With film technology more accessible than ever these days, it's great to see that companies like Backyard Shed can retain the creative indie spirit while also making a high quality production.I won't be surprised to see this one winning a few more film festival awards before all is said and done!

I took my Sista to the show for her birthday. She chose Trailer Park Jesus because that is how she rolls. I heard about this movie last year and was happy to finally have the opportunity to see it. I must say this film was a fun romp for 2 old ladies like us for sure! It was full of very colorful characters having a great, fun adventure that felt like people we already knew. It was almost like they were sitting in the theater a few rows in front of us. The CGI was unexpected and fanciful. We both loved the local music in the film. Some of our favorite artists, like Meschiya Lake, were well represented. Stick around for some fun after the credits. We were NOT offended. oh well...